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Sólheimajökull

Iceland

Rating 4 /5
Martin & Tina
Opening hours

Open nonstop

Time requirement

Less than 1 hour

Difficulty

Low difficulty

Parking

Dedicated parking lot

Food & drinks

Not available

Kids

Kids friendly

Dogs

Dog friendly

Drone

Not specified

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Place description

The Sólheimajökull glacier in south-east Iceland is a magnet for travellers of unique beauty. It is a very accessible view at the foot of the glacier. The glacier itself, however, can only be seen as part of a guided hike.

The view here is beautiful not only of the glacier itself, its structure, but especially of the surrounding mountains and the lake into which the giant glacial ice falls. You can see the glacier retreat “live”, provided you visit in the summer months. In winter, it is truly an ice kingdom, as we had the opportunity to see for ourselves.

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Tips for accommodation in the area

Umi Hotel

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A modern hotel near the town of Skógar, home to the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland.

Parking tips

Sólheimajökull parking
Type

Oficiální parkoviště

Paid

Ano

Overnight parking

Dovoleno

Restrictions

There is a large car park near the Sólheimajökull glacier, which is about a 10-15 minute walk away. Parking is free and there are toilets and small refreshments nearby. In addition, organised expeditions start from this car park directly to the glacier.

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